Farmworkers

Job description

Crops/Commodities: Farm Work: Squash.
Perform manual labor to harvest, grade, and pack squash. Use hand tools such as shovels, shears, trowels, hoes, tampers, pruning hooks and knives. Spread plastic or other groundcovering. Clean plastic by hand from ground upon removal. Till soil. Plant roots and seeds, or transplant plants by hand. Stake/tie plants, trellis/prune plants, and set poles and wires for vine plants. Pick, cut, lift, or pull crops. During harvest, cut squash using a knife and place into bucket, making sure that plant is picked clean of correct size and maturity. Remove undesirable and excess plant growth using hand tools or by hand. Take care to prevent damaging produce and plants. Load and unload harvested products, tools, and materials. Assemble boxes used for packing products. Clean and pack harvested product into boxes. Install/maintain irrigation systems and water lines. Apply pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other crop protectants. Apply fertilizers, plant growth chemicals, conditioners, and other plant related treatments at the correct times depending on plant type, growth, climate and crop conditions. Lift, carry, and load/unload products or supplies. Assist with farm building/field maintenance and repairs. Repair fences. Clean and maintain all grounds and facilities. Clean and clear fields including pulling weeds. Assist with Good Agricultural Practices policies. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.

Special Requirements

Walk, sit, bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive movements for prolonged periods of time. Lift and carry up to 30 lbs. Work in inclement weather conditions including extreme heat, cold and/or rain.